Found this woodcock hiding on a log in Lake Ramsey Preserve, a longleaf pine forest in se Louisiana a couple of days ago. There were some amazing herbaceous understory plants there. I was in heaven!

Very cool. I think they are rather reclusive. Great shots.

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